Negative attitude, inability to get along with others a recipe for mediocrity in the business world

So often, we are admonished to read all the success stories about entrepreneurs. We are told to follow certain actions and procedures that will guarantee a successful startup or continuation of our small business.

Well, how about looking at the “enemies of success”? Sometimes looking at these “enemies” can lead us to more positive actions. So here are a few of the “enemies” that all of us should be aware of as we go about our daily grind to be successful.

1. Procrastination. We are all told “don’t procrastinate.” What does this word mean, anyway? A thesaurus says “deferment, postponement or suspension.” A more emphatic meaning is that we just don’t get the job done. How can we overcome this tendency? To get what you want, you have to learn to do what you don’t feel like doing. In other words, develop self-discipline.

2. Too much planning and studying and not enough follow-through and execution.

3. Living beyond our means. To become successful, you have to avoid overspending.

4. Nothing puts a damper on success like a negative attitude. Be sure to remain positive.

5. The inability to get along with others is a guarantee for failure. Read the book “How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age.” It will really help you in overcoming this enemy of success.

6. Searching for people or circumstances to blame instead of assuming responsibility is another way to fail.

7. Knowing we have bad habits, but doing nothing about them condemns us to mediocrity.

Success is hard work, but so is failure. One leads to rewards, while the other leads to pain, regret and suffering. Which would you rather have? Which do you choose to have? When will you begin?